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{Guitar Intro}
G G G G
[Verso 1]
G Em
The outfield used to be my home base
C G
Proud wearin 29 on my back
G Em
I never saw a fly ball I couldn't chase
Em C G
Nothin better than the sound of the crack of the bat
[Verso 2]
G Em
The stadium turf was my stage
C G
Crowd loud and lights so bright
G Em
My eyes focused on the next base
Em C G
Sliding safely into home, it felt so right..it felt soo right
[Refrão]
G
From glove to guitar
G D
From chalk lines to bar lights
Em
My baseball days are long gone
C
But now its a new song I write
Instrumental
G D Em C
[Verso 3]
G G
Same kid still chasing something
Em Em
Hunting for hits in different ways
C C
My left hand not snug in a Rawlings
G G
I'm playing chords now on my new stage
[Verso 4]
G G
Now its calloused hands on six strings
Em Em
Same old sweat, Just a different grind
C C
Strumming, singing, running down the dream
G G
Just leaving that diamond behind
[Refrão]
G G
From glove to guitar
G D
From chalk lines to bar lights
Em
My baseball days are long gone
C
But now its a new song I write
{Instrumental}
G D Em C
[Verso 5]
G G
All those mornings hittin in cages
Em Em
Turned to late nights in this dive
Em C
Now I'm sliding headfirst into the next gig
G G
Trying to keep this inning alive
[Verso 6]
G G
My fingers used to grip on those seams,
Em Em
Now they're pressin' onto the frets
C
Crowd singing along to Don't Mind Me,
G G
Now that's bout as good as it gets
[Refrão]
G G
From glove to guitar
D D
From chalk lines to bar lights
Em Em
My baseball days are long gone
G G
But now its a new song I write
Outro
G
I traded number 29,
D
For a J 45,
Em
Still swinging for the fences
C
with the music I write...
G
and it feels so right
{Instrumental}
G D Em C G D Em C G
How to play Trip Fell
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.